labor pains begin

Since I've been in Chicago the fellas of 1408 have hosted a Birthday/Thanksgiving party, entitled Birthgiving. And tomorrow it occurs again. Matt and Ben celebrate their birthdays, Aaron makes a turkey and pies, and everyone eats. This year we live at 1408 so we get to host. I love this day. Friends, food, and holidays.

Old 1408 residents are coming in from out of town, such as Jon Garda: 

Here is the beginning of cranberry relish with orange,

and yummy veggies ready for roasting.

"Forest for the Trees" Myoung Yo Lee

I came across this photo series by Myoung Yo Lee entitled "Forest for the Trees" and am loving it. I am intrigued by the integration of nature and man; the tree is perfectly in its own environment growing naturally, and yet the inclusion of a backdrop removes it from its space and changes the way the viewer perceives the object. Such a fan. See the complete series with an interview with the artist here. 

I'm enjoying my day of work (always more to do for this thesis and finals are approaching), but am looking forward for all the prep leading up to Birthgiving, our friends' annual Thanksgiving/Birthday celebration. It's always hosted at 1408, which means I've shifted from host to guest. More on this later. 

I expect some snow today. yay!

procrastination

So here I am on a Thursday afternoon trying to write my thesis proposal. I have so many ideas floating in my head and I can't seem to get them to come out in a cohesive way and make them into a solid and well founded argument. So its much easier to play around online. I realized recently I never posted the song that was the inspiration for my blog title. No deep meaning here... I just like it. Makes me want to sing along. Hope you enjoy!

1408

(our future view)

Aaron has always had the chance to live in great apartments. 1212 S Michigan was pretty awesome. And 1408, as many of you know, is a staple in our Chicago crowd. Aaron lived there for two years before we were married, and his friends always lived there. Many traditions have lived on in those walls. Owned by our friend Jon Binder's dad, it is now available. Aaron and I have been struggling to find a place in Chicago, especially since we have to live an a more expensive part of the city to have quick access to school without getting stuck in Hyde Park. Our friends Steve and James have been having a hard time finding a place too. So it was decided. We would keep the 1408 tradition alive. A PERFECT location in the south loop, all utilities included including internet, dish washer and in unit washer and dryer... it is amazing. I am a little nervous about having roommates though. Aaron and I will be a little separated form the other bedrooms, we have our own bath, and James and Steve are quiet and respectful. But it will be much different than were used to. It's only for nine months though, and its cheap, and Laney will love it. This apartment will never leave us... which is fine by me!